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Are they averse to conversation? They might not like to talk. But you might find that if you are feeling a person doesn't want to communicate, it might be because you are not communicating well either. You need to use your own skills and take initiative.
I can point you to several skills.
https://dbt.tools/interpersonal_effectiveness/dear-man.php
https://www.practicalrecovery.com/prblog/family-communication-be-pius-this-holiday-season/
Be very gentle using any interpersonal skills. Only ever speak from "I statements". If it doesn't work, it wasn't meant to work.
These links are excellent! Thank you!